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·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C.

·Brooklyn, NY·Attorneys

Facing divorce or child custody? Contact attorney Brian Perskin today at his Brooklyn office to get the help you need to make it through this difficult time.

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Law Office of Frank Bruno, Jr.

·Ridgewood, NY·Attorneys

Whether you need help through complex litigation or if you are looking to settle your case in a way that meets your needs and best interests, the Law Office of Frank Bruno, Jr. can help. The Queens

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Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld

·New Square, NY·Attorneys

Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld have been serving families in Rockland and Orange counties for more than 30 years, providing efficient assistance in real estate, state planning and divorce with a compreh

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Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C.

·Brooklyn, NY·Attorneys

Facing divorce or child custody? Contact attorney Brian Perskin today at his Brooklyn office to get the help you need to make it through this difficult time.

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Chris Palermo

·East Williston, NY·Attorneys

Description: Chris Palermo is a distinguished Family Law Attorney renowned for his unwavering commitment to advocating for his clients' best interests. With

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TIO Square

·Astoria, NY·Attorneys

Private Investigations in New York City (NYC) offering Surveillance Services, Process Server, Child Custody, Criminal Investigations, Technology Support and more. PHONE: 929-269-26

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New York Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in New York
New York adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 30 days for extrajudicial consent; judicial consent immediately irrevocable.
Maintenance in New York: How It Works
New York calls it maintenance. NY uses a statutory formula for both temporary and post-divorce maintenance, with durational guidelines tied to marriage length (15-30% of marriage for marriages under 15 years; 30-40% for 15-20 years; 35-50% for 20+).
Annulment in New York
An annulment in New York declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Force, fraud (concealing material fact), mental incapacity.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in New York
New York child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. No formal joint-custody presumption. Courts traditionally favor primary residential custody with the parent who can best foster a relationship with the other.
Child Emancipation in New York
New York child emancipation generally requires age 16 or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in New York
New York child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Reasonable notice.
Child Support Calculations in New York
New York calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in New York
New York unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in New York
New York collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in New York
New York does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.
Family-Court Contempt in New York
New York family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in New York
New York allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: irretrievable breakdown for 6+ months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in New york cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in New york?

There are currently 134 custody lawyers listed in New york on CGMIMM.